Orlando, Florida, has an estimated population of 238,300 residents, and approximately 10.4% of them are 65 and older. The city has resources and amenities geared towards its senior residents, such as the AARP Senior Employment Program and discounted rates on public transportation. For active seniors who prefer to stroll, Orlando has a walk score of 90 and a comfortable climate, ranking 81 out of 100 on Sperling’s Comfort Index for low humidity and the number of days each year with temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.